Major Richard Donald Howell

Major Richard Donald Howell, 80, of Clearwater, Fl., went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2011. Richard is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bernice J. Howell of Clearwater. He is also survived by his children Cherilyn Mazzetti and Richard D. Howell, Jr., along with three grandchildren Joseph R. Demeter and Cecelia and Daniel Mazzetti. He is also survived by two of his brothers, Lt. Col. Raymond Howell and Ronald Howell. Richard retired to Clearwater after 42 years of faithful service to the Salvation Army. Memorial services will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel Corps located at 1625 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, Fl., 33763. The service will start at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday February 5th. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Salvation Army Men’s Club. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home 2853 Sunset Point Road Clearwater, FL. 33759 (727) 796-1992 www.sylvanabbey.com